Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (T; S or N stream), or registration as an Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act (Act 46 of 2000). Experience: Appropriate experience after qualification on optical medical equipment repairs, especially surgical and laboratory microscopes. Appropriate experience with the following equipment: light sources, laser, ENT and various types of scopes (gastro-, colono-, cysto and brongioscopes, etc. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of health technology principles and Excellent ability to do fault finding on medical equipment. Computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment and assist with the tender process.
Duties
Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical (Optical) equipment and train junior technicians and users on equipment. Ensuring that the equipment meets legal and safety requirements of the manufacturers and statutory bodies. Liaise with hospital and private sector staff and reports to the Head of Clinical engineering. Perform all administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department, managers and health Technology prescripts while ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
Salary
R468 459 per annum
Where
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closing Date
31 October 2025
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Mr LV Niekerk Tel No: (021) 404-4040